Information Technology

The Information Technology cluster is about entry-level, technical, and profession careers related to the design, development, support, and management of hardware, software, multimedia, and systems integration services. Employment prospects are good for computer network architects, information security analysts, and Web developers. As technology advances across the globe, it is important to have individuals who understand and can support the new technological demands. This field required employees to have high-level degrees in certification.

Employment Projections: 2010-2020

Information Technology is one of the fastest growing career clusters. According to estimates by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Information Technology employed 3.7 million people in 2010 and is expected to employ 4.5 million by 2020. Employment in IT occupations is projected to grow by 22 percent between 2010 and 2020 – faster than the expected growth rate for all occupations of 14 percent.

The report Employment Projections for Information Technology, 2010-2020 includes data on occupations growing faster that the nation average, pathways employment overview, occupations with the most job openings, and employment projections

Share this:

Like this:

About ACE

The Advanced Career Education (ACE) Centers are a part of Career and Technical Education (CTE) of Henrico County Public Schools. You can find out more about CTE at our website at www.henricocte.com

Henrico County Public Schools expresses a divisionwide commitment to every student by communicating a vision of inclusiveness: “The right to achieve. The support to succeed.” The school division also embraces four critical areas of focus: Student Safety, Academic Progress, Closing Gaps and Relationships. Click here to find out more about Henrico County Public Schools.

The Advanced Career Education (ACE) Centers are part of the Career & Technical Education (CTE) Department with Henrico County Schools. CTE's goal is to make Henrico County students college and career ready through programs offered to middle and high school students that provide industry certification or college credits. Click here to find out more about CTE.